The new version of Hangouts with SMS messages begins to arrive
Finally, after the official presentation of the latest version of the operating system Android 4.4, also known as KitKat, and the Google flagship terminal, the Nexus 5 , now some of your applications and functions are beginning to reach the rest of the terminals. One of the most charismatic and commented is Hangouts, the messaging tool, which has already launched an update with the news seen in the Nexus 5 for the rest of terminals Android, even if they are not yet updated to version KitKatWith this, users of this tool will be able to benefit from its latest features, among which the management of SMS or text messages from the application itself stands out.
This is the version 2.0.122 of Hangouts, which comes with four important new features compared to previous versions. As we mentioned, the highlight is the integration of the classic text messages or SMS in this same application. In this way the user can manage instant messages through Hangouts, but also send these other messages with contacts from the phonebook who do not use the application. And it is that in Android KitKat this application directly absorbs the messaging application. A good way to prepare the user of Android for what is to come.
The good thing is that this messaging system SMS is identical to that of Hangouts , so it's really fluid and has many possibilities. The only difference is that the contact with whom information is exchanged has the word SMS in their profile image, thus identifying the type of messaging that is exchanged with he or she. But, if this feature is not to your liking, or you prefer to avoid it to not incur additional charges on your phone bill, just accesssettings menu and deselect this function to focus solely and exclusively on free instant messaging via InternetBut there is more news.
Another function that users will like more is the reproduction of GIF imagesThese are those images that have animation (as a kind of video) and are so popular on Internet , especially those related to cats. Now these images can be shared through Hangouts knowing that it is not necessary to access a web page to reproduce them, but rather their animation is displayed on the samechat screen for the enjoyment of the interlocutor.
In addition to this, in the same way that WhatsApp does, it is also possible to share the location current user. This way you don't have to give explanations or street names, just share thegeographic dataso that the other person knows your location. Finally, status phrases have also been added to let other contacts know if it is possible to establish contact , call or unavailable, as well as the mood.
In short, an update that improves this messaging tool and that can still surprise you with new issues, although you will surely get the most out of it through the next version of Android As usual, the update arrives progressive, so it is possible that we will still have to wait a few days to be able to install Hangouts version 2.0.122 on terminals Android Will be available throughGoogle Play completely free
